We’re not going back in there until we get what we want. They need to come up with a settlement because we’re getting tired, and we’re not playing. 'I’m out here walking, and I’m tired,' said 72-year-old Mary, who has worked at MotorCity for over 20 years. They are standing firm despite the wear and tear of a month-long strike taking its toll. Represented by five different unions, 3,700 Detroit Casino Council members have been fighting for healthcare, better wages, job security, and fair workload. 'We feel appreciated out here because we don’t feel appreciated in there,' said Kimberly Rector, another MotorCity worker. While revenues are down, morale along the picket line remain high. At least one new settlement is arriving just in time for Christmas for some casino workers in Winnipeg, according to Unifor. Striking casino workers ask Detroit City Council for picket line safetyĪ 'Detroit Strikers Bill of Rights' was introduced by casino strikers, urging the city council to protect their health and safety while protesting the city's three gaming centers.

Casino workers on strike